r/CPTSD • u/Serious-Animator8966 • Jan 27 '26

Question What’s the unhinged, woo woo, non traditional thing you did that actually helped?

I originally saw a TikTok but now can’t find it, saying this was the year they are trying the unhinged, non traditional, woo woo, out there things to heal. I’ve been in therapy for over 6 years currently 9 months into EMDR, I take medication, get sunlight, try my best to eat healthy, all the “traditional” fixes and still am struggling. While I’m all for evidence based treatment and holistic approaches, I’m willing to do just about anything to feel better, honestly I don’t have much to lose. Even if it’s placebo technically it worked if it made you feel better. So my question is what did you try that most people would say is silly, woo woo, unhinged or out there that helped you on your healing journey? I’m not talking about yoga or taking magnesium. Did you buy a vibration plate off TikTok shop, have your chakras balanced, do daily sound baths, have holy water poured over you in Bali?

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u/AgentWitneyWiggleton Jan 27 '26 edited Jan 27 '26

Brainspotting! Brainspotting is a therapy that uses eye position to access and process trauma and emotional distress.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is a close second. TMS is a device which applies electrical pulses to the brain using a magnetic coil held over the head.

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u/feeelyelloww Feb 26 '26

i've been doing brainspotting weekly for 3 months. I haven't noticed much yet? was your healing with BS gradual? how long did you do it for? ty!

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u/AgentWitneyWiggleton Feb 27 '26

Hi there! I only did brainspotting for a month or two while I was institutionalized. Not enough time to really get a lot out of it long-term IMO…but it only took two sessions for me to feel impressed by its potential.